Blackhawks recall center Pirri

Set to embark on a six-game road trip after three consecutive losses, the Chicago Blackhawks bolstered their forward ranks Monday by recalling center Brandon Pirri from Rockford of the AHL.

With Bryan Bickell in coach Joel Quenneville's doghouse and a healthy scratch during the Hawks' 3-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday night, the team dressed seven defensemen with Michael Kostka moving to wing.

Pirri has been added to the mix for the trip that will begin against the Flames in Calgary on Tuesday night.

The 22-year-old has six goals and five assists in 24 games with the Hawks this season as he was given a shot at the No. 2 center position but didn't display consistency at both ends of the ice and was sent to Rockford. Pirri had four goals and nine assists in 16 games with the IceHogs.